Geography, Coasts 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: emmajane_Created on: 11-05-14 15:22 When does disordant coastline occur? When bands of different rock type run perpendicular to the coast 1 of 8 What does discordant coastlines lead to? Headlands and bays 2 of 8 When does concordant coastlines occur? When bands of different rock type run parallel to the coast 3 of 8 What creates caves, arches, stacks and stumps along a headland? Weathering and erosion 4 of 8 What is the main cause for caves being created? Hydraulic action 5 of 8 How is an arch formed? If a cave is formed in a headland, it may eventually break through to the other side, creating an arch 6 of 8 How is a stack formed? If an arch collapses, a stack is formed 7 of 8 How is a stump formed? If a wave-cut notch attacks the stack, it structure will become weaker and it will collapse and a stump is formed 8 of 8
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